Ingredients in Foods

Hi,

If you read my previous post, I also noted some of the ingredients that are found in the products I ate.  Here is a definition of these ingredients:

Soluble Fibre – Soluble fibre dissolves in the gut and forms a viscous gel that slows down the release of some nutrients. It can also reduce the risk of heart disease, by reducing blood cholesterol levels. Soluble fibre is present in fruit, vegetables, pulses (e.g. kidney beans, baked beans, lentils) and foods containing oats, barley or rye.

Polyunsaturated Fats – Belonging to a class of animal or vegetable fats or oils containing multiple double or triple molecular bonds that are unsaturated by the incorporation of hydrogen; such fats and oils are associated with a low level of cholesterol in the blood.

Monosaturated Fats – Fatty acids capable of accepting more hydrogen atoms; remain liquid or soft at room temperature.

Saturated Fats – A kind of fat often found in meat and dairy products, as well as some vegetable oils, such as coconut and palm oils. These fats contain single bonds and cannot incorporate any additional hydrogen atoms. They are associated with high cholesterol levels in the blood.  You should avoid these types of fats – or keep them to an absolute minimum.

I took some cheese to work today, 36g but after I read the “Nutrition Facts” and it contains 7g of fats — which is fine.  However 5g of those fats are saturated fats — NOT GOOD.  It also contains a high amount of sodium (or salt) — 290mg (12% of 36g slice of cheese).

Here is to Your Health,

Regards,

Mohammed

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